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With the new FTC rules I want to be clear on any sort of compensation I may receive through blogging. Occasionally I may receive small fees through affiliate plans, payment for articles I have written or sell the supplies I discuss.

This is nothing new, isn't a whole lot... and a small facet of how I make my living as an artist. I have never, and will never promote products I don't believe in.

It’s not my best work, I don’t feel good enough about it to sell it, but I can’t bring myself to work over it either… so it’s become the latest piece I’ll give a away!

Want to win this piece, in addition to a free, large collage kit?

Simply leave a comment on this entry, by January 4th 2007 .. and you’ll be entered to win .. it’s that simple! I may decide to give away additional lil supply kits too should the turn out be big enough! International Folks are more then welcome to play too!

Winner will be drawn on January 5th 2007.

Winners from the last contest, I finally got your kits out! Keep your eyes on the mail!

FREE EPHEMERA & IMAGES!

I uploaded 30 or so new vintage images for y’all to download, and use in your art.. Happy Holidays!

Remember, my Collage Images group has over 4,000 free images for you to get, and share!

I’M GOING AWAY!

From Wednesday, 12/27 through Wednesday 1/3 .. please be patient as I won’t have access to email etc daily.

This deal is valid on purchases made & paid for from Wednesday, Dec 27th 2006 through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007. You MUST let me know you want the New Year’s Special to receive it! Totals do not include shipping price, valid on merchandise total only.Purchase $10.00 worth of merchandise and receive…

Purchase any of my artwork available, and I’ll custom create an original ACEO just for you when I return! Valid On Artwork bought, and paid for Through January 2nd, 2007. ACEO will be shipped separately, with 6 weeks from purchase date. Tell me you want the Blog ACEO deal to get it!

Here’s the newest pieces added that haven’t sold (others are on there as well) to see all my new works, check out my flickr page.

YAY! I love your stuff, there is always something here to inspire me! I’ve already used what I purchased from you to brighten up my fairies! Thanks for offering such wonderful stuff! Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy your time off!

Boy, you can say that again, Krissy (artists are their own worst critics!) I think this piece is splendid! But what a great way of recycling art, Chrysti, shows true artisanship! Have a wonderful time on your trip, see you when you get back! Happy New Year!
Gena

Hey Chrysti,
Another great piece of art! I have just the place in my home for it to grace if I’m lucky enough to win it!
Beautiful work on etsy too…I’m headed there now to see all your amazing art!
Have a wonderful tip and holiday!
Kimber

Hi Chrysti,
All your work is beautiful. A lot of us have blogs now and I was thinking how wonderful it is that even though none of us has ever met, the blogs are a gathering place for everyone that has the same interests. I dont really have friends in my “real” life, but in my yahoo group Altered Art Obsession, I really connect with the women. It would be so great if we all lived close and could actually meet in person and spend a weekend making art together. Debbie L

Wow, Chrysti, you continue to inspire me! Your work is wonderful, and your spirit of generosity never ceases to amaze me! I hope you had a wonderful holiday, and I wish you all the best in the new year!

wow, you are one creative gal! I noticed your etsy shop recently…looks great, and I am so impressed with your blog and art ~ do you ever sleep! Hope you have a great trip – happy new year,
Lorese
photographicmemory.etsy.com

I love your work Chrysti!! Enjoy being off for a while – I get to go back to work today ;O) Big Hugs!! Esti (your friend from AAO, who really likes the art you’re giving away too, I like the colors a lot!!)

Your Enjoy Beauty collage is just perfect as it is!! Honestly! But I hear you. Sometimes our creations just don’t bring us that deep feeling of satisfaction, no matter how much praise we receive from others. Have a lovely time away, and thanks again for customizing that banner for me yesterday. Superb service!

I love all of your art, I never get tired of coming to see what you have done next…I think anyone will love to win a piece of your art…..It is so generous of you to do this contest..Thank you…..(a b-muse member)…..Brenda

Chrysti, thanks for letting me know I posted on the wrong page! I repeat what everyone said………..you are so generous, have more creativity in your little finger than most of us have in our entire beings, very productive and deserve a little vacation! Praying for good health and every blessing in 2007.
Pat

I love your work it is always so inspiring!!!! I hope that you enjoyed Christmas and of course wishing you the best of New Years to come!!! I love the piece you are raffling off I think it’s wonderful!! thanks for sharing all your work!! Hugs Linda

i just noticed you’re in raleigh durham! we are looking at a school in asheville for one of our kids and my bil/sil are in durham (bahama) so i may be getting up there a lot more. it owuld be fun to have an art get together!

Hi Chrysti…I always love to see what you come up with next! You are one creative artist and I am never disappointed with your beautiful and inspiring art:0)
I hope you have a enjoyable and relaxing trip! Happy New Year to you and many blessings!!!
:0) Amber H.

Oh Chrysti another gorgeous collage from you! You are always so generous with sharing techniques, artwork or ephemera with everyone. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am going to keep my fingers crossed that I win this time!!!! LOL
Happy New Year to you and yours and have a safe and enjoyable trip!
hugs,
Mary Jo

I’m always inspired by your work. You’re amazingly talented and gifted. I think it’s wonderful that you are sharing that gift for others to see and experience. And it’s always fun finding artists in the Raleigh/Durham area!!

Thank you so much for the eye candy you consistently provide! I love Enjoy Beauty. For some reason I have been enthralled with lime green tones lately (a colour that before I would never have even looked at, much less coveted).
Happy New Year!

Chrysti – I am not sure why you do not want to seel this piece. It is beautiful. I LOVE the background flowers. I made a tranparent background that I printed on acetate that has poppies stylized. I like the look of the long stem, and the red/green/gold color combo works very well. I hope you use this type background on another piece and sell it (so I can bid!!)

It’s lovely Chrysti & I’d be honored to have it ;-) Happy new year to you & may 2007 be full of days that you feel well & time to create that gorgeous art that we all love so much. You’re a regular source of inspiration to so many of us.

I love the picture “enjoy beauty” as well as your other work. I have not had the nerve to do anything larger than a 4 x 6 art card. I have never used a canvas. Your work is inspirational. Have a fun trip.
Cindi McBroom

You’re work is so inspirational. It always gets my creative juices flowing. And I love the piece of art that you didn’t think was good enough (it is!). Also seems like you’ve got a roaring contest here!

Too tempting an offer to refuse ;) ! I enjoy your site, and can lose a little too much time here, but it’s worth it. Thanks for the inspiration, and reminder of kindred souls via your links. Cheers, and happy time away, Clarissa

Not good enough to sell? Are you crackers? lol…I think it is beautiful, just like the rest of your work. I had a treasury list on Etsy the past two days, ended this morning, and had your “The Rare Song” in it, and it got about 20 clicks! Yeah!
Smiles, Karen

I’m not a new stamper but I’m new at reading blogs – and so glad to have found yours. Your “Enjoy Beauty” piece is lovely – I would love to enjoy it. Your creativity is amazing and I will be looking at your site often.

Hey Chrysti…you know I love all of your artwork :o) It is always inspiring and breath taking. Glad to hear that you won’t be alone for the holidays. Happy New Year…wishing you lots of love and happiness and of course tons of creativeness throughout the year.

Chrysti! What beautiful work you do! I’ve been admiring your stuff on the Collage Images Flickr group and eBay for some time now. You really have a lovely style all your own. And a very generous spirit! Happy New Year!

I was struck by the beauty of the colors. Perhaps it is too easy for one to be self critical…..I mean you could nit pick, really, any piece of art endlessly, at the end of it all, if there is one thing about it that you love – well then it is art and that is the ultimate….good or not – it’s still art….in this case I found the contrasting colors stunning!

This is my first time visiting your site BTW. Wow, I’ve got lots to check out.

What a true simple statement for us all to reflect on each day. this is a wonderful piece, and how delighted I am to find this blog can’t wait to sit down with a pot of coffee and look through all the treasures. May the joy you bring to all come back to you a thousand fold. May the New Year bring to you restored health and much joy. Thanks for being you! Jaeri

Chrysti, so glad to have found your site. very nice piece of work even if you are not satisfied with it. You have a wonderful art “eye” and I like your art. May the New Year bring you success, health and unexpected blessings. You are an inspiration.

chrysti, you are always such an inspiration. i love this piece of art. i love the image choice and color choices. but i haven’t seen anything you’ve done that i haven’t fallen in love with!
i look forward to seeing what you come up with in the new year.
:)

Just love everything. I was thinking of you just a bit earlier as I was making something and added some of the lace paper I bought from you. Fun! Have a wonderful time over the holiday. Happy New Year.

Hi! I just discovered your work on Etsy. I love it!
Maybe I’ll get lucky and win a little piece!
I hope you don’t mind I have added your blog url to my blog… please do the same with mine if you’d like.

I’m drawn to collage work and mixed media art … I love seeing what talented artists like yourself are doing and I wish I didn’t live in a “one-postcard-town” so far removed from learning venues. I wish you a happy new year – and if you want a good home for your “Enjoy Beauty” art piece, please consider mine.
Warm wishes from the west coast of Florida,
Vianna

Chrysti – pick me…pick me….pick me!!!! Your creativity is fabulous – I want to be like you when I grow up but unfortunately…I’m past grown!!! Keep up the fantastic work and I’ll visit often. Happy New Year – may your juices never stop flowing!!

I just hope in 2007 I can be as good as your self-proclaimed “not so” good art. Just fabulous…I love your style, the birds and the flow of your flowers and colors. You’ve inspired me to create something in these colors.

Would love the chance to have your art hanging in my studio. I totally understand about life happening. Hope your week gets better. Much love and peace ~ AJ who also hopes her week gets better……I lost one of my beloved friends BOGEY a couple of nights ago and can relate to the headache thing.

Chrysti, I think it’s a wonderful piece. I haven’t had a chance to get back here in ages…why does Life seem so complicated right now? I’ll spend the rest of the night checking out your wonderful blog/site/work! Happy (and Healthy!) New Year to you.